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Pannie Kianzad: From Worrier To Warrior

After Battling Self-doubt, As Well As Her Opponents, Earlier In Her Career, “banzai” Says She’s Trusting The Process As She Gets Set For A Big Rematch At The UFC APEX.

One of the biggest misconceptions about elite fighters is that they all have bulletproof confidence. Often, they’re battling the same internal doubts and worries that the rest of us face on a day-to-day basis.

UFC women's bantamweight contender Pannie Kianzad freely admits that she’s had to tame her inner demons during her career, and now, as she gets ready to make the walk for her 24th professional fight, she says she’s really starting to tap into her full potential.